=ZebraFX= :: 2004 FX35 AWD

[Ed@TunerStore]

Here is the stuff I was doing to my FX since spring 2014. Besides the SC, Transgo, Paddles and bunch of other work that Andy kindly did it for me, if you missed that post see several pages before.




Detailed the engine bay using this guide.


Before:








After:









Repainted the Stillen SC and cleaned the internals a little bit. The black one was not the inter-cooled one and was recently sold.












Installed the amber fog LED's, but they weren't too bright, so I wrapped them in translucent Oracal vinyl and put regular HID's bulbs back.




These guys helped me a bit, while I was wrapping the fogs



All done





Found a set of super rare Turbocad's mirror covers and wrapped them in brushed aluminum 3M vinyl. The side marker was tinted with 35% satin tint vinyl.







I started the 9500ci project when I was in WI and just recently finished it here. There was an issue with 9500ci control module, but Larry from Escort took care of everything. So far one of the best customer service experiences I've ever had.


Speaking of customer service, Motorola was the worst to deal with, but I finally got my new phone



OK... back to the FX stuff...


Mounting options



Decided to fit the external speaker and GPS Antenna in to the center channel speaker opening that wasn't used since the whole speaker upgrade awhile back.



Cut some plastic to fit them.


Speaker mounted. Sounds loud and clear BTW.



Cut the metal plate for GPS antenna.



Mounted and ready to go



Made a bracket for the front receiver unit



Before:



After:




Trimmed the grille from the inside a little bit to fit the receiver




Decide to install the control module inside the center console for a cleaner look







Trimmed the front Laser Pro shifters mounting brackets



Was looking for ideal spot to install the front Laser Pro Shifters(brand new addition to 9500ci in 2014, the firmware is fully upgradable now, to keep up with new laser guns on the market). They need to be installed in a certain way with a bubble level. This was a no go...




The is a correct position, the little bubbles on the housing must be visible form the side. Leveled the shifters with several strips of VHB 3M Heavy duty double sided tape.




Bracket was wrapped in black vinyl and front receiver was installed with bubble level also




Routed the front receiver and shifter cables




The external mute button(no such option on 9500ci) was installed under the steering wheel, so you don't need to reach out for the main control module all the time. The red NOS button was installed at the same time on other side.





Wiring for the external mute button. You need to splice up the control module cable in order to connect the external mute button.




Quick release connectors for easy trim removal




LED for radar alerts was installed by the left air vent, very helpful thing, you don't need to constantly look at the main display.




The main display unit was installed inside the instrumental cluster



The new setup is already saved me couple times against the laser. Compare to 9500ix and Valentine One that I had before, the 9500ci is at least 3 times better than those 2, the K and Ka bands detection is unbelievable.




I personally ruined my black anodized adapters with a chrome wheel cleaner by mistake and it was bothering me a lot, so I wrapped them in vinyl also, still holding up great after several thousands miles


Before




After






Was trying to find the copper vinyl for ages and wrap my wheel lips. Finally found some cheap stuff on eBay, but the material has no stretching abilities whatsoever. So I temporary wrapped the engine bay pieces from leftovers just for fun, still holding up great.
I also fitted the NOS cooling bullet to my LMS Z-tube and painted everything, including the throttle body in black.










Went back to “Andy's Garage” a week before I suppose to leave and he installed the HAWK braking pads for me, which I absolutely love, and new Mishimoto oil cooler.





After several days of road tripping and sightseeing I finally here

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

Went to a couple shows








Also finished installing the PLX Devices DM-100 Gauge. The main display was installed in the drivers door and control module was relocated from the door into the dashboard. I recently bought the Wideband Air/Fuel module and will install it shortly.






Wiring mess






Polished the exhaust tips with Mothers Mag & Aluminum polish, the best stuff I've ever used period.





And couple pictures













There is one more semi major update coming up soon. Stay tuned. Thanks for looking!

---------- Post added at 01:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:40 PM ----------

Congrats z. Nothing like a warm climate and the sea nearby.





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True. Nice picture BTW!

 

[la_fx35]

Looking good Zee. Love it. :good:

 

[gto]

Wow. That's some update. Love everything.
Alot of fresh ideas here too.
How about some video of you getting on it?

 

[RIPnFX]

Nice pics, ride is looking dope like always

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

Looking good Zee. Love it. :good:

Nice pics, ride is looking dope like always

Thanks guys!

Wow. That's some update. Love everything.
Alot of fresh ideas here too.
How about some video of you getting on it?

Thanks Dave. I made couple videos, but the sound didn't record right. I will make couple new videos in January hopefully.

 

[GEE50FX]

Supercharge fits in there nicely.
Love to see some videos of her under power.

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

Will shoot some videos shortly Wayne

 

[smijus]

Good God you've been busy...

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

Yep, this stuff is non stop. I thought I was done modding my ride after the supercharger install... Guess not.. Still couple mods left to do

 

[smijus]

It's going to be a lot tougher without a HA within driving distance.

 

[meme405]

Looks fantastic. I'm gonna be doing my engine bay tomorrow morning using the same principles in that thread. Thanks for that.

On another note Zee, I'm starting to plan a road trip for america. Gonna take my FX cross continent. Miami is one of the stops I have on my list, I'll make a thread, but I would love to catch up with you to take a few pictures of the FX's together...

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

Thanks., Sounds Good! Just PM here, we definitely should meet up and take some pictures.

 

[la_fx35]

It's going to be a lot tougher without a HA within driving distance.

Phone and mindset support so Zee's hand will get dirty instead of mines

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

Phone and mindset support so Zee's hand will get dirty instead of mines

True, already had a real time support from Andy here in Miami

 

[la_fx35]

:good:

 

[Sammiibaaaby]

This is amazing!!! Love all the upgrades!!!!

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

^thanks

 

[gto]

How much faster does it feel?
to 60 & 100?

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

^the car feels couple seconds faster from 0 to 60, with the butt dyno:smile (2):